I have noticed there are many choices for an Office supported app for Android:
Quickoffice
QuickOffice Pro
OfficeSuite
DocumentsToGo
I purchase and used DocumentsToGo on my old Blackberry, but given that I've gone all in for Android, I thought I would ask for opinions and comparisons of the above products and seek recommendations on which works best on the NookColor.
I was also curious about what the 'current' versions are? Which work best with the various versions of Android out there? Currently I run C7 (which is 2.3). I notice there are new versions also coming online (like QuickOffice Pro HD) that require Android 3.0+ So I assume that they will not run on my lessor 2.3 Android.
Ok, enough talk and questions from me.
BTW, I plan on purchasing which ever one that I end up going with, as I do believe in supporting the developers, but since I cannot test run the apps in advance, I really hate purchasing them all just to test them out
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miniaturepeddler said:
I have noticed there are many choices for an Office supported app for Android:
Quickoffice
QuickOffice Pro
OfficeSuite
DocumentsToGo
I purchase and used DocumentsToGo on my old Blackberry, but given that I've gone all in for Android, I thought I would ask for opinions and comparisons of the above products and seek recommendations on which works best on the NookColor.
I was also curious about what the 'current' versions are? Which work best with the various versions of Android out there? Currently I run C7 (which is 2.3). I notice there are new versions also coming online (like QuickOffice Pro HD) that require Android 3.0+ So I assume that they will not run on my lessor 2.3 Android.
Ok, enough talk and questions from me.
BTW, I plan on purchasing which ever one that I end up going with, as I do believe in supporting the developers, but since I cannot test run the apps in advance, I really hate purchasing them all just to test them out
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DocumentsToGo is the best ! hope this helps...
I use Documents to Go. I like it because it links to my Google docs account also.
I am using QuickOffice HD (pulled from Notion Ink)
There is a thread about apps that are pulled from NI which can be used in NC
EDIT: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=934916&highlight=Notion+Ink
I had downloaded and was trying the quickoffice from that link.
Not a bad program, and I actually liked the pdf interface/interaction of it.
I notice that it lists itself as version 1.0.1 - Tablet. Yet when I goto the quickoffice web site, it talks about version 3.0. What is the 'current' version of QO?
I went ahead and picked up the Documents ToGo (for $15) Not a bad price. I understand that its Excel might be more robust than QO, but I do admit that the pdf reader isn't as nice as QO (from initial tests).
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I had downloaded and was trying the quickoffice from that link.
Not a bad program, and I actually liked the pdf interface/interaction of it.
I notice that it lists itself as version 1.0.1 - Tablet. Yet when I goto the quickoffice web site, it talks about version 3.0. What is the 'current' version of QO?
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thats a good question. I bought quick office hd from the xoom to have a license for quick office hd. I can't install that on the nook, but i feel better running the notion ink version this way. There is an update button in quick office but says there is no update. I am not sure what version the xoom quick office hd reports.
can anyone that has a xoom report what version quick office hd shows?
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I bought quick office hd from the xoom to have a license for quick office hd. I can't install that on the nook, but i feel better running the notion ink version this way. There is an update button in quick office but says there is no update.
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I did the same thing. I installed 1.0.1 which worked on the NC and liked it, so I bought the official version. Then I realized the official version is Honeycomb only, so I opened a support ticket with the developer. I was told that the HD version only works with Honeycomb and that there is no supported tablet version for the NOOKcolor (or any pre-Honeycomb OS). They issued a refund and I uninstalled 1.0.1, then bought Documents To Go when it went on sale for half off.
That is a sad response from the developers of QO, but I guess I understand. Its always nice to be on the leading edge of the wave, rather than riding the crest. But it makes my decision to purchase documentsToGo even more solid I guess. :<
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I really need a document editing app for my gtab but they are all so expensive. Has anyone used a solid app with TNT 4.4.0 that they could recommend before I spend 15 bucks on one? Thanks Guys.
Search this site for quickoffice...I got it here for free
The thread is under Gtabs themes and apps___Notion ink ported for grab
Http://vegantab.gojimi.com/download/Quickoffice.apk
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I really need a document editing app for my gtab but they are all so expensive. Has anyone used a solid app with TNT 4.4.0 that they could recommend before I spend 15 bucks on one? Thanks Guys.
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To be fair, they're expensive for a reason...
I've purchased Documents ToGo and am very happy. It renders complex documents better than QuickOffice as well, and to me accurate rendering was the most important aspect.
I've had good comments about ThinkFree in the past, but I haven't tried it personally.
+1 on Docs to Go.
It is not cheap for a reason. It does a lot of stuff and does it well.
quick office pro is super effective!!!. XD
I find it the most user friendly for use on a g tab.
QuickOffice Pro
I have been using QuickOffice Pro for about four months now and have zero complaints about it. I would highly recommend it.
As for the version Gojimi got off of the Notion Ink image... since it was bundled with that device I would assume the makers of that tablet and the makers of QuickOffice had a licensing deal and so to use that version on any other tablet smells a bit too much like piracy to me.
If you want developers and companies to keep bringing us great apps and games then we should make every effort to support them with our money.
Just sayin'...
[edit] One thing to note, QuickOffice Pro didn't show up for me in the Market so I had to purchase it on my Droid X and sideload it from there. But, once it is loaded on the gTab you can check for updates within the app and it will initiate a download if one is there.
I have been using QuikOffice and like it.
I see there is a QuickOffice Pro HD on the market - specifically for tablets.
I have tried to download it but get a Parse Error when attempting to install it. Same thing when I attempt to side load it.
Anyone else experience this?
Is Pro HD a Honeycomb only version exclusively for the Xoom?
Hi,
just got SGT 3G 10.1 to write a review. Since my everyday device is iPad (1) and a while back I have decided I will wait Tegra 2 devices out I got few simple questions I need help with (because of the different system):
- how do I put Netflix app on this thing?
- how do I hack Hulu (I do not have Hulu Plus)?
- I got Dice player (trial) and it works nicely with my NAS storage but it is a trial :-( I do not want to spend cash on software since I do not have any Android device currently - so.. is there any decent free alternative to Dice Player (btw: Mobo is having problems with playback)
- is there any nice (free) RSS reader (like Mobile RSS for iPad)
- any other way to watch NBC or ABC (there are apps for iPad) than through browser?
- do you guys use stock browser or is there any better free alternative (heard rumours that proper Chrome is coming - lucky you!!)
Do your SGT's get warm at the back (area below on/off switch)?
Thanks for help, in advance!
Are you planning to review the SGT 10.1 also .....?
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Also?
No, just.
But I am interested in those things for myself as well. A while back I decided to go with iPad 1 instead of SGT. Now, since I got it for a longer period of time I also want to know if I made a right choice.
galtom said:
Hi,
just got SGT 3G 10.1 to write a review. Since my everyday device is iPad (1) and a while back I have decided I will wait Tegra 2 devices out I got few simple questions I need help with (because of the different system):
- how do I put Netflix app on this thing?
- how do I hack Hulu (I do not have Hulu Plus)?
- I got Dice player (trial) and it works nicely with my NAS storage but it is a trial :-( I do not want to spend cash on software since I do not have any Android device currently - so.. is there any decent free alternative to Dice Player (btw: Mobo is having problems with playback)
- is there any nice (free) RSS reader (like Mobile RSS for iPad)
- any other way to watch NBC or ABC (there are apps for iPad) than through browser?
- do you guys use stock browser or is there any better free alternative (heard rumours that proper Chrome is coming - lucky you!!)
Do your SGT's get warm at the back (area below on/off switch)?
Thanks for help, in advance!
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Every single question you asked above literally has had it own thread started. You don't even have to use the search function, just scroll down a few posts. You'll find every answer to each of you questions and beable to join in on the discussions there. No real need to start a new post just join in on those posts, it'll make it alot easier for you to find the info your looking for.
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Also?
No, just.
But I am interested in those things for myself as well. A while back I decided to go with iPad 1 instead of SGT. Now, since I got it for a longer period of time I also want to know if I made a right choice.
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So what your saying is that your not really planning on doing a review on the Tab 10.1??? The title of your post confuses me a bit then.
And since you have both the iPad and a Tab wouldn't it be easy to see if you made the right choice for yourself. You have both devices right in front of you to compare. "The right choice" is really dependant on how you plan to use and what your looking for from your device. Everyone expects and demands a little something different from the devices they choose. Case in point, my wife wanted a tablet that she could play games on, check her email and shop online with. I wanted a tablet that I could tweek to were I could use it for not only personal things like media, browsing and gaming but also easily setup to use for work as well. She opted for the iPad 2 for its ease of setup and use, I opted for the Tab 10.1 for its ability to customize it to my exact needs.
The right choice is for you and only you to make in the end... Your the one who has to use it everyday.
Sent from my Galaxy10.1 TouchWiz/ADWex equipped Starship.
No, no. Sorry for misunderstanding. I am definitely doing SGT 10.1 review.
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Try MX Palyer.
What software version does your tab have? I ask because older versions are really laggy. Install KI1 and you will get a really smooth device, you can find it in development forum.
RSS reader, try Pulse.
I'm using the stock browser. Make sure you enable plug ins in settings, otherwise flash won't work.
You can find the Netflix apk in apps forum.
I found a link to Netflix app on transformer forum. Downloaded, installed - does not work :-(.
After logging in I got error message about stream (will let you know the no later on as I do not have the device with me).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=93644018 - this is all I found about hulu - not much (I entered Hulu Hack).
BTW: how to get apps that have regional restricition, with iTunes it is easy, one just needs to setup new account. Same with Android Market?
Software on this tab shows HC 3.1 and it is laggy as hell. When going out from settings to home screen it takes a bit to draw all the widgets and first few swipes between desktops are far from smooth
Al the time I find its screen a bit less responsive than at iPad - has any one else similar feeling/response?
And let me ask again - back of the device I got gets quite warm, enough to get sweaty fingers which makes holding the device not very pleasant.
I think manufacturers should make teir tablets as light as possible but a bit thicker (not like Xoom or Thrive) but a bit chunkier than iPad2 or SGT 10.1.
But my overall experience so far is good - funny thing about screens. As there is difference between iPad and SGT in resolution (and fonts and screen size) I find it easier to surf the net with ipad (I use iPad 99% of the time in horizontal position with "Home" button on the side), like everything on the screen a wee bit bigger and easier to read. On the other hand when it comes to pictures and movies SGT looks better.
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
Sorry my bad.
Umm Netflix is on the market. Most of these questions are android related and not specific to the tab. I encourage you to try out apps and read the forums like the rest of us if you want a true review. The beauty of android is its ability to be customized. Take some time to make the device truly yours then review it.
I appreciate your comment, that is exactly what I am trying to do. Unfortunately I can not find the information I am looking for. I have tried "search" and entered there both "key words" Netflix and Hulu - so far no luck.
If Netflix app is in the market it is ot available to me as I'm am not in the USA. I have to admit that it is much easier with iOS. Especially for someone fresh.
I have had both and got rid of the ipad2. My main reason, though, was I needed openvpn and couldn't wait for a jailbreak for the ipad2 to come out since mine was new enough to already have 4.2.5 on it, no SHSH blobs.
That said I ditched my iPhone for a captivate, so I should have known already
I read an article on Ipadforums that said Microsoft will release Microsoft Office for IPad in Feb. 2012. This is great news that they bringing this to mobile platform but how long do you think it'll be before they give Android some love also? This will kinda be a big deal as this could finally be the word processing capabilities that students and other people have been yearning for on Android. I would hope Microsoft would have the best version of word processing considering it's their format n programs that's most widely used in pc community. Do you think it could be implemented in full capacity or that it might have to be dumbed down some.
Just a f.y.I. In case you haven't heard this news. It's been rumored for a while but now I think it's official.
Is this a full Office suite or is it their answer to Google Docs? I think that is called MS Office 365 or something similar. I'd be curious to know. This is where software is headed in the future anyway so it would make sense if that is what it is.
edit:// I just looked at MS Office 365 and it will already work on our devices including the Prime. It is cloud hosted software though and is $6 a month.
For some reason knowing Microsoft, they will drag their feet for a couple years, and if it ever does drop for android i would imagine it to be a very very very water downed version. (It pretty much depends on Microsoft's relation ship with Google). Now i have no basis for this opinion, other than the last several versions of office for mac. Despite Microsoft having one of the best word processing suites for Windows they always seem to make the mac version seem cumbersome and not as good.
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Is this a full Office suite or is it their answer to Google Docs? I think that is called MS Office 365 or something similar. I'd be curious to know. This is where software is headed in the future anyway so it would make sense if that is what it is.
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I just checked the article again and it doesn't specify if full suite or not. Plus article won't name sources. I think it's against rules to link an article from another forum, so I didn't. I'm curious also as to how much can be expected out of it. Apple has iworks to compensate for non existing Microsoft office before. Bit Android never really had anything like iworks. Only third party apps n such. Which some work great also but hardly any that let's you do everything or at least a suite of apps from same developer to compliment each other.
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For some reason knowing Microsoft, they will drag their feet for a couple years, and if it ever does drop for android i would imagine it to be a very very very water downed version. (It pretty much depends on Microsoft's relation ship with Google). Now i have no basis for this opinion, other than the last several versions of office for mac. Despite Microsoft having one of the best word processing suites for Windows they always seem to make the mac version seem cumbersome and not as good.
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Supposedly Microsoft just updated or is going to update the Mac version. I wouldn't think apple/Microsoft relationship could be better than one with Microsoft n google. Apple has been their arch nemesis for years. Apple has always cried Bill Gates stole their tech and made him the richest man in the world because of it..lol not bill fault they sold him the rights when he knew the true potential of it.
I use office pretty regularly and am actually considering paying 6 bucks a month for the cloud version. $72 bucks a year sounds sort of reasonable to me for an official MS Office product. Worth a trial at least.
For the Transformer series, an awesome word-processing application is essential. I find it hilarious that there is really no good one on Android yet.
Polaris is absolutely awful.
My money is on Google to finally update their Google Docs app to make it half-decent for tablets. But right now, it is a disgrace.
We also have LibreOffice announcing an Android version slated for 2012. Microsoft has slowly been releasing mobile versions of their software so I am sure there will be a Office 365 version out there eventually.
I have used a few Android Office Suites, and my favorite is QuickOffice Pro HD, specifically designed for tablets. Allows for opening, editing and authoring Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDFs. It also supports "save as" for Office 2010, 2007, and 2003.
It was Amazon Free App of the Day a month ago, and I love it. Best thing is that it hooks to many different cloud document storage sites, like GoogleDocs and Dropbox.
http://www.quickoffice.com/quickoffice_pro_hd_android/ for screen caps. It's as close as you can get to the real MS Office for a tablet, I think.
The phone version (non-HD version) is not that great, IMO. The tablet specific one is pretty darned good.
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For the Transformer series, an awesome word-processing application is essential. I find it hilarious that there is really no good one on Android yet.
Polaris is absolutely awful.
My money is on Google to finally update their Google Docs app to make it half-decent for tablets. But right now, it is a disgrace.
We also have LibreOffice announcing an Android version slated for 2012. Microsoft has slowly been releasing mobile versions of their software so I am sure there will be a Office 365 version out there eventually.
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I'd not say there is no good one. I quite like QuickOffice.
I agree that there is no good office suite for Android as of yet. I prefer QuickOffice mostly because of the cloud integration, but all other features are roughly the same as other apps (I actually like the look of Polaris best, but no dropbox integration makes it worthless to me). I would be thrilled to see a full office suite from Microsoft or anyone else (hoping LibreOffice comes through!). But really, all we need is for Microsoft to open MS Live office to mobile browsers - that would be enough for me, though I would rather have an app like QuickOffice with full cloud integration and full formatting features and spell check(!). It seems silly to me that nothing like that exists. Hell, when I type posts on this forum, I get more formatting options than most, if not all, office apps and it has spell check!
Yeah, quick office HD pro is a good one. I have it on my iPad along with Office2 HD, Docs to Go premium, and Iworks Pages. Also PDF expert n PDF reader. Got several different ones just in case one does something the other doesn't do.
So for Android, as I'm hearing, quick office HD is the way to go. At least until Microsoft releases office. I mainly use these apps to make/edit my resumes in such. Some apps act funny with formatting n such. Reading and filling out pdf'sworks well with PDF expert n PDF reader.
Does Android have those others I mentioned, minus Pages? I think I've seen docs2go. I have quick office on my Atrix4g. Will definitely get the HD version for Prime once I pick it up.
When I consider the numerous areas where Google is in direct competition with MS,l I would be very suprprised if MS offered any products which even remotely benefited the Android platform. Of course, once Windows 8 is released for portable devices, the odds of an Android version of Office, will probably approach zip.
All I know is that the SINGLE biggest thing preventing tablets from being able to serve as an effective replacement for ultra slim laptops is the lack of word processing abilities. If tablets were able to do that, they would be able to do pretty much everything I use my laptop for. Word processing is absolutely KEY for any sort of computer device that is supposed to have practical benefit for your life. As a student, it is essentially the only thing I do on my laptop that is entirely practicality-focused rather than media focused that tablets can't do.
While I'm probably going to be getting the TF Prime, the only thing holding me back is if I really need it. If it was capable of word processing, that question would be absolutely erased from my mind. Anyone in the tablet industry needs to jump on making that happen.
I highly doubt Microsoft will release anything worthwhile on Android.
Personally, I'm holding out for LibreOffice, though I also have a faint hope that Google might actually develop their Gdocs app into a full office suite app, something with the same capabilities of the desktop version at least.
If none of those happen... well, here's hoping for dual-booting Android/Windows 8.
LibreOffice for Android is in the works as I read somewhere. I much prefer LibreOffice to MsOffice. I also don't like much what Android has to offer, because no app saves odt files, which I prefer. Still - fully functional web Google Docs would be enough for me.
I do not know if you guys already know, but until recently did not have such access, but now within the hotmail skydrive, you guys can create and edit office documents like the windows, although with some restrictions ... however I still think the best king polaris office and office, as relates to tools.
I hope you guys have helped
(using chrome beta)
Best office app i've seen is the Softmaker Textmaker mobile beta.
It has almost everything MS office has. Also adanced features like syllabification/correction test. Also it has full keyboard support with copy/paste and selecting text is really easy. The only thing missing is thesaurus but there are enough synonym apps to replace even that.
The best thing: Its still free at the moment as its in final beta status.
google it if you wanna try
microsoft surface....is now very intriguing with regards to this type of situation. may have to abandon the prime
rogerchew said:
microsoft surface....is now very intriguing with regards to this type of situation. may have to abandon the prime
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or someone to develop a dualboot can run for prime windows 8, the surface normal also uses tegra3
rogerchew said:
microsoft surface....is now very intriguing with regards to this type of situation. may have to abandon the prime
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I dont think the keyboard is anywhere near the quality of the prime^^ I'd rather buy a Transformer style pad from Asus with win8 instead of MS surface...
TFP is currently the best Tablet keyboard combo that I can sit on the plane with the thing on my lap and type..
that alone will make me stick to the prime, for now.. The office apps for Android about the same for me.. if you really need to work on big spreadsheets nothing really compares to a 20+ inch screen and a proper keyboard.
Or you could just use the "cloud on" app as that is office!
clouds5 said:
Best office app i've seen is the Softmaker Textmaker mobile beta.
It has almost everything MS office has. Also adanced features like syllabification/correction test. Also it has full keyboard support with copy/paste and selecting text is really easy. The only thing missing is thesaurus but there are enough synonym apps to replace even that.
The best thing: Its still free at the moment as its in final beta status.
google it if you wanna try
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Great advice man, Softmaker Textmaker mobile is just amazing, any idea when they will start selling it ? Wouldn't Microsoft release Office for android in october ? and Official Ubuntu, wouldnt it be also released in October, I mean Ubuntu=Open office .
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I use Officesuite pro, it supports google drive (cloud). works perfect on the TFP.
cloud on offers the best office experience imho
i've found "cloud on" very usefull.. so.. (after registration at the service) this will be definitely the best office-like program..
Office Suite Pro is on sale right now for $1
I've haven't used it much yet, but seems pretty good
clouds5 said:
Best office app i've seen is the Softmaker Textmaker mobile beta.
It has almost everything MS office has. Also adanced features like syllabification/correction test. Also it has full keyboard support with copy/paste and selecting text is really easy. The only thing missing is thesaurus but there are enough synonym apps to replace even that.
The best thing: Its still free at the moment as its in final beta status.
google it if you wanna try
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I downloaded the file. Any tips on installation?
Edit: Found the .apk. This is the website if anyone's interested: http://www.softmaker.com/english/download_en.htm
It's not playing nice with my Prime atm. Getting screen artifacts or something on the left side when opening it up. Going to download again.
When checking the comparison page to the other apps, this looks amazing.
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I downloaded the file. Any tips on installation?
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Make sure you have 'Unknown Sources' under security settings checked to enable installation of non Play Store apps.
Then simple tap the downloaded apk in the file manager and it will prompt to install.
ThiaiZ said:
Great advice man, Softmaker Textmaker mobile is just amazing, any idea when they will start selling it ? Wouldn't Microsoft release Office for android in october ? and Official Ubuntu, wouldnt it be also released in October, I mean Ubuntu=Open office .
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The last email i got said something like "final beta version" so i guess its rather sooner than later
My download for the free beta version ends the 2nd week in July.
Kingsoft Office. Free. All basics are here for ppt(x), xls(x), doc(x).
I have tried all the office style apps that are available so far on android as I was hoping to have a replacement for office when I am traveling. Polaris office is one of the best but I have had some issues saving with my external SD card and kept losing my work.
I have started using softmaker office and other than not being as smooth for two finger zooming, the features are well above anything else available at the moment.
It is now in 5th beta so imagine it will come out pretty soon. I just wish there was an email system that could handle pstx files and I would be complete
Office apps for prime
I can highly recommend Cloud on. I tried various options, and cloud on is by far the slickest - I also agree that using spreadsheets on anything less than a 20 inch screen is a nightmare.
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I can highly recommend Cloud on. I tried various options, and cloud on is by far the slickest - I also agree that using spreadsheets on anything less than a 20 inch screen is a nightmare.
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Typically not available in Australia. Looks good though!
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Typically not available in Australia. Looks good though!
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It appears it's only available on the ipad in the US.
I played around with SoftMaker's office-like app in Beta - quite liked it, but it was never very stable (e.g., it often just wouldn't open) and there was quite a bit of typing lag when using the keyboard. Has anyone stumped up the pretty hefty price for the full release and tested it (particularly the TextMaker element) who would care to comment on its pros and cons? I guess for me, in addition to genuine multi-tasking, having a pretty full office suite is the one thing that may put me off getting a Surface - at least in its first iteration.
dgjl said:
I played around with SoftMaker's office-like app in Beta - quite liked it, but it was never very stable (e.g., it often just wouldn't open) and there was quite a bit of typing lag when using the keyboard. Has anyone stumped up the pretty hefty price for the full release and tested it (particularly the TextMaker element) who would care to comment on its pros and cons? I guess for me, in addition to genuine multi-tasking, having a pretty full office suite is the one thing that may put me off getting a Surface - at least in its first iteration.
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Funny i just came here to make a thread about softmaker office mobile
First off: There is a 30 day test version that you can try out with all features enabled.
I used it since early beta, and i've even written a full 6 pages essay for my final exams with it. There is spelling correction and everything. There is not a single feature that is missing for me. You have to use a seperate app for thesaurus, synonyms and stuff but that doesnt bother me. It seems that they fixed the typing lag issues as well, even when writing longer texts i didnt come across any lags - make sure to enable opengl acceleration in the options.
You can also install any font you like, you just have to put it in the right folder. It reads every file i've come across and displays it correctly. For my essay i had to write it in a premade file that came on a usb stick. No issues at opening it or saving it in the format it came. No display issues or formatting issues.
You can also save your files directly to pdf from the app and the dropbox integration is flawless. In a way it even makes stuff easier than on the pc because everything is integrated.
About the cons.. Well it takes some time until you know what all the buttons do, there is an option where you can arrange the symbols the way you want and there there are explanations on what each symbol does - but thats the only place where they explain it.
Also i didnt find a way to change my standard document. So each time you create a new file you have to set up the font and size before you start typing. Maybe there is an option for that and i just havent found it yet though
Also i checked out the presentation app, IT EVEN SUPPORTS ANIMATIONS! I think its the only mobile app that supports ms office animations. So you can simply create stuff on your pc at home save it to your dropbox and present it via hdmi or vga (adapter needed) out, and you can depend on it that it will display exactly the way you created it at home. Over are the days where you need to carry heavy laptops and bring your power adapter
I can fully recommend it at this point and suggest you try out the trial version.
On a side note i read about rumors that Microsoft is planning on releasing their own office apps for both ios and android later this year (probably november). So for me there is no reason at this point to buy a windows 8 tablet. Office was the last thing i was looking for. The gap is filled - at least for me.
Cheers mate
Damn, I wish I knew this a month ago... So many essays that I've used QuickOffice for. This feels so much nicer, + the animations in Presentations are nice!
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Funny
On a side note i read about rumors that Microsoft is planning on releasing their own office apps for both ios and android later this year (probably november). So for me there is no reason at this point to buy a windows 8 tablet. Office was the last thing i was looking for. The gap is filled - at least for me.
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Thanks for all the helpful info. Don't you think it would be odd for Microsoft to release the Surface, which most people would buy because of MS Office functionality, and then a couple of weeks later release Office for Android/iOS? (As far as I can see the last 'rumours' of this release were back in May) Still, when my ATP comes back from its 3rd RMA (tomorrow) I'll give the 30 day free trial a go. Hopefully by the end of that we'll know a bit more about whether Office proper is coming to Android.
Kingston Office just got an update... it's awesome now, it was great, but now it is awesome... highly highly recommend this great app
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bunnybash said:
Kingston Office just got an update... it's awesome now, it was great, but now it is awesome... highly highly recommend this great app
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I think it's Kingsoft - and yes, the interface looks really good now; if only it had a few more fonts...It's also not nearly as accurate at presenting docs as Softmaker appears to be - though SM's interface is pretty demanding to get your head around at first. I guess all these small Office-esque apps are rather concerned about the upcoming MSOffice app (if it comes) and the Surface. It should certainly encourage some good work from the competitors.